Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect

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What type of energy enters the atmosphere from the Sun?

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Short Wavelength Visible Light and Ultraviolent.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Water Vapor.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What human activities contribute to global warming?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities and greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the role of trees in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, helping to reduce its concentration in the atmosphere.

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What is El Niño?

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A climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather.

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What is the impact of rising sea levels?

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Increased flooding, loss of habitat, and displacement of communities, primarily due to melting ice caps and thermal expansion of water.

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What are some effects of climate change?

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Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and changes in wildlife populations and habitats.

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What is the significance of recycling in reducing carbon emissions?

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Recycling reduces the need for new materials, which decreases energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.